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# \[1] 1 - Assault (1st Degree)

**Offense Classification: Felony**

**Definition:**

Assault in the first degree occurs when an individual **intentionally inflicts serious bodily injury** upon another person through violent means, with or without the use of a deadly weapon.

**Elements of the Crime:**

* The suspect **intended to cause** serious physical harm.
* The act resulted in **severe injury** (e.g., broken bones, disfigurement, or hospitalization).
* The assault was **not justified** (e.g., not self-defense).

**Penalties:**

* **Jail Time:** Up to 25 months
* **Fine:** $7,500
* **Additional Consequences:** Potential parole restrictions, court-mandated anger management

**Related Charges:**

* [**\[1\] 2 - Assault (2nd Degree)**](/tbd-rp-department-of-justice-legal-code/unified-code-of-laws/title-6-penal-code/1-crimes-against-persons/1-2-assault-2nd-degree.md) *(If the injury was less severe but still intentional harm)*
* [**\[1\] 3 - Battery**](/tbd-rp-department-of-justice-legal-code/unified-code-of-laws/title-6-penal-code/1-crimes-against-persons/1-3-battery.md) *(If physical contact was made without severe injury)*
* [**\[1\] 16 - Assaulting a Police Officer**](/tbd-rp-department-of-justice-legal-code/unified-code-of-laws/title-6-penal-code/1-crimes-against-persons/1-6-assaulting-a-police-officer.md) *(If the victim was a law enforcement officer)*


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